The average train between Preston and Walsall takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Walsall. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Walsall. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Walsall at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Walsall station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Preston to Walsall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Walsall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Preston to Walsall train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Preston and Walsall is 139.5 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 49m.